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[In-stock] TKD Pt.1/75 | A New Chapter

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Pt.1/75
by TKD
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Hello everyone, time flies. It's been almost 10 months since the release of Cycle8.
As mentioned earlier, the Cycle series has concluded. Now, it's time to introduce the next series from TKD, which will mark a brand-new chapter.
So, let us present this new project: a top-mounted, 75% layout keyboard—Pt.1/75.

Index

- Design Concept
- Design Philosophy
- Product Showcase
- Specifications
- Colorways
- Accessories
- Follow the development

Design Concept

The name of this new series consists of two parts: "Pt./Part" and a number (which indicates the order of the series) + the layout size. (To be honest, this naming convention was inspired by Keycult and Rama.)
This means that in addition to the 75% layout for Part1, there will be other layouts introduced later. These will be produced with a similar design concept and style.

The design of Pt.1 is inspired by early custom keyboards and the top-mount structure. Even though top-mount designs are no longer mainstream, there are still some excellent examples in today’s keyboard community.

Design Philosophy

We are passionate about clean, minimalist designs and enjoy refining the details within and outside the keyboard.

The bezel is one of the most important factors in defining its character. Even without decorative elements, the bezel design plays a key role!

For Pt.1, two key factors were used to design the front bezel:

1. The width of the left and right bezels aligns with the internal frame (horizontally).
2. The top and bottom bezels, F-row spacing, and arrow key section are harmonized.

Additionally, we eliminated rounded corners and connected the outer edges with continuous chamfers to give the 75% keyboard a more rigid, structured appearance. This creates a more serious, polished feel while reducing the impression of bulk often associated with this layout size.

The contour lines of the top and bottom cases connect, leaving a small gap. The side profile is created by combining the sloped surface of the bottom case (which is technically a 3D surface) with the flat surface of the top case. This results in a side design that feels solid and three-dimensional, giving the keyboard a more grounded appearance.

We added a large brass cover inside the bottom case of Pt.1. Below it, we left a hollow space filled with an internal stainless steel weight. Combined with the external stainless steel/brass weight on the bottom, this increases the overall weight of the keyboard while also refining the internal structure and optimizing the typing sound.

For Pt.1, we designed a separate USB port housing as an independent decorative piece made of brass. The surface is treated with a process, which complements the accents on the bottom and rear of the keyboard.

As with our previous designs, our pursuit for this product is to maintain a simple and elegant appearance while delivering a high-quality typing experience. This is the direction we strive for and aspire to, hoping that users will enjoy typing even more through these keyboards.

Product Showcase

All product images below are of the actual items. Due to lighting conditions and screen calibration, there may be slight color differences. These are for reference only.

Specifications

Basic Information:

Layout Size:

75% (314.5 x 137.5 x 35.0 mm)

Mounting Style:

Top mount (does not support o-ring)

Angle and Front Height:

7.5°
FH = 17.00mm / EKH = 21.35mm (excluding exposed foot pads)

Weight:

≈2.05 kg (unassembled) / ≈2.45 kg (fully assembled with stainless steel bottom weight, brass version will be slightly heavier)

Materials:

Aluminum alloy / Stainless steel / Brass

PCB Firmware:

Only supports VIA

Layout Support:

Soldered layout support

Hotswap layout support:

Pricing (vendor pricing may slightly vary):

Groupbuy Information:

Time: Starting from Sunday 10/13/2024 until sold out

Delivery Timeline: In-stock units, 1 week to 2 month depending on vendor's shipping method

- Click Clack (Product Page Live from 10/13 evening, in-stock, direct shipping)

Soigear (VT)
Kukey.studio (INDO)
Candykeys (EU1)
Deltakeyco (EU2)
Rebult keyboards (MY)
Switchkeys (AUS)
NeoMacro (INDIA)
Prototypist (UK)
Funkeys (UKRA)

Colorways

* Crow
Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass
Bottom Weight: Mirror-finish black PVD stainless steel
USB Port Badge: Black Copper Patina

* Lunar
Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass
Bottom Weight: Sandblasted brass
USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina

*Metal
Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass
Bottom Weight: Mirror gunmetal PVD stainless steel
USB Port Badge: Black Copper Patina

* Burgundy
Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass
Bottom Weight: Mirror black PVD stainless steel
USB Port Badge: Red Copper Patina

* Peacock
Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass
Bottom Weight: Mirror gunmetal PVD stainless steel
USB Port Badge: Green Copper Patina

* Arcane
Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass
Bottom Weight: Mirror natural stainless steel
USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina

* Fuji
Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass
Bottom Weight: Mirror natural stainless steel
USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina

*Very Peri
Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass
Bottom Weight: Mirror gunmetal PVD stainless steel
USB Port Badge: Green Copper Patina

Electrostatic Coating: (7 colors)

*Lemon
Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass
Bottom Weight: Mirror black PVD stainless steel
USB Port Badge: Black Copper Patina

*Canvas
Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass
Bottom Weight: Mirror gunmetal PVD stainless steel
USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina

*Acorn
Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass
Bottom Weight: Sandblasted brass
USB Port Badge: Brown Copper Patina

*Cream
Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass
Bottom Weight: Mirror natural stainless steel
USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina

*Rock
Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass
Bottom Weight: Sandblasted brass
USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina

*Blizzard
Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass
Bottom Weight: Sandblasted brass
USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina

*Linen
Internal Weight: Sandblasted brass
Bottom Weight: Sandblasted brass
USB Port Badge: Marble-colored Copper Patina

Accessories

Kit Includes:

- Case (top and bottom) x1 set
- Bottom weight (brass or stainless steel) x1 piece
- Brass internal cover x1 piece
- Brass USB port badge x1 piece
- Stainless steel internal weight block x2 pieces
- PCB (including ribbon cable and daughterboard) x1 set
- Plate x1 piece
- Foot pads x1 set
- PCB stabilizers x1 set
- Keyboard bag x1 piece

USB port Badge:

#Heat Coloring: Marble / Brown / Green / Red / Black
Important Note: As shown in the images below, the heat coloring process for each brass piece is done by hand, so the texture and color will vary significantly. The final product will be subject to the actual item.